Program Information Program description and contact updated: 01/29/17
Program approved for: BASW [X] MSW 1st Year [X ] MSW 2nd Year [ X]
Parent Agency Name: County of Marin – Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Parent Agency Address: 3270 Kerner Blvd #B, San Rafael 94901
Parent Agency Phone Number: 415-473-2100
Program Name: Adult Case Management
Alternate Program Address: 250 Bon Air Rd #B, Greenbrae 94904
Alternate Program Phone Number: 415-473-6835
Agency/Program Website Address: www.marinhhs.org
STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS:
Kristine Kwok, LCSW, Unit Supervisor - Kerner, 415-473-6804, kkwok@marincounty.org
Program Description:
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The Adult Case Management program provides diagnostic assessment and treatment for adults who have chronic and persistent mental illness. This includes:
- Assessing and diagnosing adults with chronic and persistent mental illness
- Developing comprehensive treatment plans for adults with chronic and persistent mental illness
- Working on a multi-disciplinary treatment team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurses, peer providers, social workers, psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, and family partners
- Providing field-based services
- Working with families of adults with chronic and persistent mental illness
- Working with community partners
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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The Adult Case Management team addresses the case management needs of severely mentally ill clients.
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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Adult Case Management works with all clients age 18 and up who meet the criteria for Severe Mental Illness. We have a special focus on the underserved and culturally diverse populations of Marin, in particular African American, monolingual Spanish-speaking, and monolingual Vietnamese-speaking residents of the County.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Clinical case management, skills building, individual therapy, group therapy
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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Interns have a small caseload (5 for BA/1st year MSW students & 10 for 2nd year MSW students) of clients. They receive weekly individual supervision, as well as weekly group supervision. They co-facilitate groups with a doctoral interns, such as Seeking Safety.
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
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Interns can attend any training offered by the County of Marin. Regular trainings offered by the County are Motivational Interviewing, Cultural Competence, and Trauma-Informed Care. Interns can do observational shifts on the Crisis Stabilization Unit (formerly known as Psychiatric Emergency Services) at the Marin General Hospital campus.
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: Mon-Fri
Hours preferred: 8:30am-5:00pm
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:____ No: x
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: ____ Public/Government: x Educational Institution: ____ Other (specify): ____
If a K-12 school, is PPS supervision available? Yes: ____ No: ____
INTERN CHARACTERISTICS
Please indicate the number of students in the following categories that the agency could accommodate:
BASW:1 First-Year MSW: 1 Second-Year MSW: 2 Second-Year Title IV-E: n/a
Please indicate any particular characteristics and skills that would be desirable for this placement (e.g., language capacity, knowledge of specific computer programs, etc.):
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Bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speakers, bilingual/bicultural Vietnamese-speakers, African American students.
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Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: 2015-2016: 2; 2016-2017: 2
SPECIAL PLACEMENT PROCEDURES OR REQUIREMENTS
Does the agency require:
x Fingerprint clearance
x Background check
x TB clearance
_____ Other health examinations
_____ Immunizations
_____ A vehicle for placement related duties (not required, but preferred)
Does the agency cover the cost for any background checks or health procedures? Yes: x No: ____
Does the agency require an early start or late completion date: Yes:____ No: x
Are there any other special placement procedures or requirements? If so, please specify:
INTERN BENEFITS
Does the placement offer a stipend? Yes:x No: ____
If yes, how much is offered and are there any particular requirements to receive the stipend?
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$4000 for academic year for BASW and 1st year MSW students & $6000 for academic year for 2nd MSW year students may be available. Stipends are given to students of color, preferably African American, bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speakers, or bilingual/bicultural Vietnamese-speakers. Bilingual students receive a $100 per month bilingual stipend.
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Are there other benefits available (e.g., work study matching funds, food, transportation, subsidies for travel expenses and conferences, etc.)? If so, please specify:
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Agency reimburses for meals when visiting clients out-of-county. Agency reimburses for mileage when traveling to see clients in the field.
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STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS